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Think we're due some updates 
If I ever build a house I think I'll use ICF. They are polystyrene lego blocks which you build in to walls, then put some rebar inside and pour concrete in to. The forms stay in place and act as insulation with 10" of concrete in the middle. I would put a stone veneer on the outside.
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Do the energy saving bulbs interfere with the IR? Mine play havoc with the rmeotes but maybe its just by old ones?
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Oooo, Laufen
What IR sensors are you using and what's their primary use?
Essentially, anything that requires an IR remote to operate will go over the IR sensors. For example, the Sky box, AV receiver and various others.. you get the picture.
Do a video walk through of the house
At the end, I will.
Think we're due some updates
Indeed. Wouldn't believe how things seem to slow toward the end
Awesome, it always amazes me how much effort and coordination goes into making a house
Nailed it in one. That's why some prefer to hire a project manager.
I've tried to place them away from lights, for this reason. I haven't tested them yet, so it's make or break.
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Right, some long awaited update pictures. Sorry for the crap quality, these were taken in rubbish light conditions.
The main bathroom. Pop up wastes on the sink and bath, which is why you can't see a lever.
Just a bit of skirting, the freestanding bath tap, and to paint the pipes.
The main bathroom. Pop up wastes on the sink and bath, which is why you can't see a lever.
Just a bit of skirting, the freestanding bath tap, and to paint the pipes.
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I'll try to keep the "tech" posts, separate so if people are quoting we don't have 15 pictures etc. Ideally, if you do quote, link to the pics!
Some waterproof ceiling speakers I've picked up from eBay. I purposely didn't pick anything spectacular, because the acoustics of a bathroom (in general) are dreadful. These have sufficient power, and should do the job nicely. Same pair in the ensuite.
Step 1 - Mark the template for the speaker
Step 2 - Cut the hole out
Step 3 - Fit the speaker. Solder tags, yay!
I think the finished result looks good enough.
Some waterproof ceiling speakers I've picked up from eBay. I purposely didn't pick anything spectacular, because the acoustics of a bathroom (in general) are dreadful. These have sufficient power, and should do the job nicely. Same pair in the ensuite.
Step 1 - Mark the template for the speaker
Step 2 - Cut the hole out
Step 3 - Fit the speaker. Solder tags, yay!
I think the finished result looks good enough.
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Great thread m8, im sure its probably inspired a few people to go down a similar route.
Underfloor heating looks good (i do that for a living), im surprised you went for a combi rather than a heat pump though, did you look into them?
Underfloor heating looks good (i do that for a living), im surprised you went for a combi rather than a heat pump though, did you look into them?
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Besides the obvious glossing and painting we've also had the downstairs tiling done and the kitchen is starting to go in.
The room is separated in to two by the "L" shape of the kitchen. The other side will be used as a gaming den / TV snug. For those that care the kitchen is from Howdens, and is called "glendevon white" with a stained Oak work surface. The utility room also has units (from Howdens), but has a laminated worktop and the carcasses are from a different range. The tap will be on the unit next to the built in dishwasher.
Yeah, did consider that. Considered a lot of things like Rain water harvesting, solar hot water and ground source heat pumps but as this is a first time buyer's house.. well, the budget
The room is separated in to two by the "L" shape of the kitchen. The other side will be used as a gaming den / TV snug. For those that care the kitchen is from Howdens, and is called "glendevon white" with a stained Oak work surface. The utility room also has units (from Howdens), but has a laminated worktop and the carcasses are from a different range. The tap will be on the unit next to the built in dishwasher.
Yeah, did consider that. Considered a lot of things like Rain water harvesting, solar hot water and ground source heat pumps but as this is a first time buyer's house.. well, the budget
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